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Swetters Family History

Swetters Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Setters, Setter, Wetter, Stetter, Sweers, Fetters, Shutters, Watters

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Where is the Swetters family from?

You can see how Swetters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swetters family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swetters families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swetters's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Swetters families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swetters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Swetters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swetters census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Swetters. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Swetters. For the veterans among your Swetters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swetters lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Swetters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Swetters in 1967 was 83, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swetters ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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